Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl can’t please two audiences at once
Debate among superfans over the last several years has raised an important question: Who is Pokémon's true core audience?.....»»
Gallium oxide crystal complexity tamed by machine learning
Researchers at the University of Liverpool, the University of Bristol, University College London (UCL), and Diamond Light Source have developed new understanding of gallium oxide by combining a machine-learning theoretical approach with experimental.....»»
Pearl Named 2022 “Hot Vendor” in Computer Vision by Aragon Research
Pearl Named 2022 “Hot Vendor” in Computer Vision by Aragon Research.....»»
This brilliant $150 device stuffs an entire PC into a keyboard
A recently funded Kickstarter project called the Pentaform Abacus puts an entire PC into a single device that includes a keyboard and trackpad......»»
Lionsgate removed more than 30 F-bombs from the movie "Fall" using deepfake technology
The upcoming film "Fall" by Director Scott Mann found itself in a pickle when the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rated it R for US audiences. Evidently, the MPAA took offense to all the F-bombs. It was unfortunate because they wanted a.....»»
"Fall" review: Vultures are the sharks of the sky in tense thriller
From the producers of 47 Meters Down comes another horror movie that urges audiences to feel smugly superior for choosing channel surfing over extreme sports. This time, our pair of plucky heroines aren't swimming with sharks. They're scaling a dilap.....»»
Larry Brilliant on Covid Rapid Antigen Tests and Public Health
The epidemiologist who helped quash smallpox talks about what we're doing wrong on monkeypox, vaccines, and antigen tests......»»
"Ted Lasso" stars thought no one would watch Apple TV+
Brett Goldstein and Hannah Waddingham have revealed the concerns they had over whether audiences would find "Ted Lasso" on the then-new Apple TV+ service.Cast and crew have been marking the end of hit comedy "Ted Lasso." As part of that, Goldstein an.....»»
These brilliant maps helps you see—and hear—noise pollution in your city
Noise pollution is a major health concern in cities worldwide. These audible maps show you just how bad it is. About two years ago, Karim Douïeb saw a map of Brussels, where he lived, in a local paper. The accompanying article talked about noise.....»»
Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years
Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond that is believed to be the largest found in 300 years, the Australian site operator announced Wednesday......»»
Pearl, the prequel to Ti West’s X, receives first trailer
Ti West frightened audiences this past March with X. Now, the A24 slasher is getting a prequel as it explores the origins of X's main villain, Pearl......»»
Shining some light on Apple"s True Tone and Night Shift
For the past several years, True Tone and Night Shift are two iOS features that have helped users improve their viewing experience. Here's when they came about and what they do.True Tone and Night Shift can help you have a more natural and comfortabl.....»»
Bioinspired protein creates stretchable 2D layered materials
Nature creates layered materials like bone and mother-of-pearl that become less sensitive to defects as they grow. Now researchers have created, using biomimetic proteins patterned on squid ring teeth, composite layered 2D materials that are resistan.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 391: MacBook Air hands on, Apple TV+ Emmys, Apple Health whitepaper
This week, Benjamin and Zac break down Apple’s continued success at getting TV+ awards, and some new Apple Music initiatives. Plus, Zac gets his hands on with the brilliant — completely controversy unencumbered — new MacBook Air. Sponsored by.....»»
Rocket launches can create night-shining clouds away from the poles, NASA"s AIM mission reveals
Near Earth's north and south poles, wispy, iridescent clouds often shimmer high in the summertime sky around dusk and dawn. These night-shining, or noctilucent, clouds are sometimes spotted farther from the poles as well, at a rate that varies dramat.....»»
Researchers report high carrier mobility of cubic boron arsenide
Cubic boron arsenide (c-BAs), a semiconductor with ultrahigh thermal conductivity comparable to diamond, has attracted wide attention since 2018, with many people wondering whether it is suitable for transistors......»»
"Event Horizon" and "Interstellar" exist in "Thor: Love and Thunder". Wait, does that mean…
When it comes to name-dropping pop culture in its films, Marvel is no spring chicken. But doing so within the already complicated Marvel Cinematic Universe always creates a confounding conundrum for audiences — and Taika Waititi’s Thor: L.....»»
Strange new phase of matter created in quantum computer acts like it has two time dimensions
By shining a laser pulse sequence inspired by the Fibonacci numbers at atoms inside a quantum computer, physicists have created a remarkable, never-before-seen phase of matter. The phase has the benefits of two time dimensions despite there still bei.....»»
Research Says Asteroid Impacts Produced Rare Kind Of Diamond Material On Earth
The extreme temperature and pressure conditions at the site of an asteroid impact create novel materials like diamonds, including ones with unusual properties. The e.....»»
How to watch all the Marvel movies in order
Since 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has graced the big screen, captivating audiences and bringing some of our favorite comic book superheroes to life. As the popularity has grown, the premieres of the films have become global phenomena. They ar.....»»
Hollywood is abandoning movie theaters at the wrong time
With Top Gun: Maverick and Thor: Love and Thunder, audiences are finally back in movie theaters. So why is Hollywood blowing it with a desolate fall film slate?.....»»